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The Air Corps Cadet The Air Corps cadet will undergo a course of training of approximately two years duration divided into two stages. Stage 1 of training takes place at the Cadet School, Military College, DFTC, Curragh Camp and takes approximately nine months. The cadet receives a basic military training including instruction in Weapons Training, Tactical Operations, Map Reading, Communications Skills and First Aid. On successfully completing Stage 1 of training, the cadet will be posted to the Air Corps, Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin 22 for Stage II – flying training. This course progresses from elementary and basic to advanced flying and lasts a period of approximately fifteen months. During the term of the cadetship the character of the cadet is trained and moulded with the object of developing his/her powers of leadership, initiative and general ability. 22. THE NAVAL SERVICE The Naval Service is based in Haulbowline, Cobh, Co. Cork. It is a multitasked organisation operating a fleet of eight ships. The fleet is equipped with state of the art machinery, weapons, communications and navigation systems. The Naval Service is due to take delivery of two new Offshore Patrol Vessels in January 2014 and January 2015 which will be at the leading edge of marine technology. The Naval Service offers two types of Cadetships open to all applicants who meet the educational and general criteria, namely, an Operations Branch Cadetship and an Engineering Branch Cadetship. Candidates may apply for either or both classes of Cadetship. A third type of Naval Cadetship for an Electrical Engineer Cadetship is confined to holders of a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. The Operations Branch Cadet Officers of the Operations Branch of the Naval Service are responsible for the efficient running of the ship. It is only from within this Branch that an officer may become Captain of a ship. The Operations Branch Officer’s responsibilities include Bridge Watchkeeping, where they are responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and the safety of the ships company along with the weapons and communications systems onboard. Operations Branch Officers also lead boarding teams in fishery protection and anti-drug running boarding operations and are therefore prime leaders and motivators of the ships company. The Operations Branch Cadet will undergo a course of training of approximately two years duration divided into different stages. 09 May 2013
Initial training takes place in the Cadet School, Military College, DFTC, Curragh Camp and is of approximately three months duration. Subsequent training takes place in the Naval Base, Haulbowline, Co Cork and onboard ship. This training encompasses both the theory and practical application of the skills required for the officer to take his/her place as a fully functional member of the ships command team. Subjects covered include Navigation, Seamanship, Gunnery, Leadership and Management. In the second year the Cadet will commence studies at the National Maritime College Ireland (NMCI) in Ringaskiddy, Cork for award of a Honours Bachelor Degree in Nautical Science. NMCI is a partnership between the Cork Institute of Technology and the Naval Service. On successful completion of first year at NMCI the cadet is commissioned on a 3 year Short Service Commission in the rank of Ensign/Sub-Lieutenant in accordance with paragraph 23 below. After commissioning, training continues both at sea and ashore until the Officer is fully qualified to take an appointment onboard ship. When fully qualified an Officer will, subject to satisfying certain criteria and on being recommended by the Flag Officer Commanding the Naval Service and the Chief of Staff, then be offered a full Commission without limitation as to time. The fully trained Junior Officer spends the following years on sea/shore rotations. The primary sea duties involve watchkeeping and navigation while shore duties involve training or administrative appointments. The Naval Service Officer can avail of opportunities of further education as well as participating in professional sub-specialisation courses such as Tactical and Naval Warfare Courses at home and abroad. The Marine Engineering Branch Cadet The Marine Engineering Branch Cadet will be trained to a level whereby he/she can fill an appointment as a ships’ Marine Engineering Officer. The Engineering Officer is responsible for everything that keeps a ship afloat, moving and habitable. This includes the hull and general structures of the ship, its main engines and all auxiliary machinery, the main electrical generators, the electrical distribution system, the air conditioning, ventilation, heating systems and cold rooms as well as all fuel and water systems. It also includes the computer systems for communications, navigation and weapons control systems. Marine Engineering Branch Cadets in the Naval Service undergo a course of training of approximately two years duration before being commissioned on a 3 year Short Service Commission in the rank of Ensign/Sub-Lieutenant in accordance with paragraph 23 below. The training course of the Cadet and Young Officer is physically and academically demanding and requires total dedication and commitment in order to be successful. Initial training involves Basic Military and Naval Training at the Cadet School, Military College, DFTC, Curragh Camp and later at the Naval Base, 09 May 2013
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